SPAN 345 Topics: Cervantes’s Short Fiction

Students will read short fiction written by Spain’s most famous author, Miguel de Cervantes, and investigate these works’ role and relevance in contemporary Spanish society. They will analyze how these texts transcend traditional interpretation and become culturally impactful in multiple and contradictory ways. The final product of this course will be a group video project…

SPAN 470 Advanced Conversation

Students will read short fiction written by Spain’s most famous author, Miguel de Cervantes, and investigate these works’ role and relevance in contemporary Spanish society. They will analyze how these texts transcend traditional interpretation and become culturally impactful in multiple and contradictory ways. The final product of this course will be a group video project…

SPAN 455 Topics: Spanish Culture through its Gastronomy

This course will explore the different meanings of food as a part of the culture and daily life of Spain. We will investigate the relationship between food and culture through representations in short stories, audiovisual texts, art, mass media, popular culture and culinary recipes. The course will include a cooking demonstration, a tapas tour, a…

SPAN 373 Spanish Civilization and Culture

This course is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of Spanish history and culture and foster an appreciation for contemporary Spain’s issues and idiosyncrasies. The course will combine history with a focus on contemporary Spain: its nationalisms, economy, society, and popular culture. All class discussions, assignments, and exams will be completed in Spanish.

SPAN 370 Spanish Conversation

This course will help you speak more comfortably and effectively in a wide range of social situations while also deepening your understanding of contemporary Spanish life. By sharing stories, asking questions, and expressing your opinions, you’ll build vocabulary, improve fluency and accuracy, and gain confidence in navigating complex conversations in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.

SPAN 306 Experiencing Spanish Abroad: Writing Spain

This course invites you to uncover the everyday language of Spain as you explore the streets, stories, and signage of Segovia and beyond, transforming what you read, hear, and see into rich, purposeful Spanish writing. You’ll develop your skills in professional, digital, and creative writing while using real-world texts to inspire your work. Taught in…

SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II (Intensive)

Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or demonstrated proficiency of Novice High. SPAN 201 (3hrs) and SPAN 202 (3hrs) comprise an accelerated, intensive language sequence intended to fulfill both semesters of intermediate Spanish. The two courses focus on the skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cultural competence in an immersive setting. Students must enroll in both SPAN…

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I (Intensive)

Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or demonstrated proficiency of Novice High. SPAN 201 (3hrs) and SPAN 202 (3hrs) comprise an accelerated, intensive language sequence intended to fulfill both semesters of intermediate Spanish. The two courses focus on the skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cultural competence in an immersive setting. Students must enroll in both SPAN…

SPAN 345 Topics: Business Spanish

This course is designed to enhance students’ communicative competence in professional contexts within the Hispanic business world. Building upon prior linguistic knowledge, it emphasizes the practical application of both oral and written Spanish through engagement with authentic, real-world scenarios. Students will be introduced to essential business terminology and linguistic conventions commonly encountered in commercial settings.